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Hackley Introduces the Lower School Mural

This spring, Lower School students embarked on a school-wide art project creating an outdoor 50ft-wide mural.

Hackley Welcomes New Members to the Leadership Team

On July 1, 2021, Hackley welcomed Robert Aldrich and Shazia Durrani to the leadership team, and welcomed M. Cyndy Jean, former Director of the Middle School, to her new role as the Assistant Head of School for Community and Inclusivity.

New on Hackley Perspectives: Life is a Journey, Pack Wisely!

Head of School Michael Wirtz’s remarks from the May 5, 2021 Chapel Talk to the Class of 2021 are now available on Hackley Perspectives. “This summer, my wife and I will celebrate our 17th anniversary. Over those nearly 17 years, Hilary and I have been fortunate to take some memorable trips and vacations. But it is hard to imagine two people who approach traveling so differently.”

Hackley Student Musicians Participated in the Spring 2021 NYSSMA Solo Festival

Hackley musicians from all three divisions had a terrific showing at the Spring 2021 NYSSMA Solo Festival.

News from the Classics Department

By Adrianne Pierce, Classics Department Chair, MS DEI Coordinator

Let’s hear it for technology! Okay, I’m sure that’s not how you expected an article about the achievements of Classics students to begin, but bear with us.

Seniors of the Week: 5/28/21

The Athletics department celebrates the Class of 2021 through a Seniors of the Week series honoring Hackley’s graduating athletes.

An Unexpected Gap Year

By Oren Tirschwell ’20, from Hackley Class Notes 2021

I never wanted to take a gap year.

Hackley is welcoming new friends to the Hilltop: Honeybees!

This June, Hackley School will welcome an apiary to campus! The apiary will become home to our very own honeybee hive, creating exciting and innovative learning opportunities in science and environmental studies for our K-12 students.

Seniors of the Week: 5/21/21

The Athletics department celebrates the Class of 2021 through a Seniors of the Week series honoring Hackley’s graduating athletes.

Divek Patel ’22 participates at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)!

Divek Patel '22 was selected to present his research at ISEF, the world's largest science fair. His work titled "Predicting Mutation Status and Survival in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)." NSCLC is the world’s leading cause of cancer deaths.

Capitol Hill Journalist Marc Rod ’16 visits Hackley Dial students

(By Dial Editor Kami Lim '22) -- Marc Rod, class of ’16, visited the Dial class via Zoom on Friday, May 7 to speak to students about his experiences as a current journalist and former co-editor in chief of the Dial. His talk was part of a celebration to honor the outgoing senior class (class of ’21) and to thank them for their work on the publication.

Hackley Debate Team students competed in the final Tournaments of the season

Hackley students competed in the High School Public Debate Program (HSPDP) Championships on Saturday, April 17, and in the Middle School Public Debate Program (MSPDP) Championships on Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9.

Middle School Artists create art work for "Art for Angels" project

Congratulations to the 18 middle school art students whose work was selected to be published in a book by the foundation, Art for Angels!

Senior Artists of the Week: 5/14/21

The Computer Science (a.k.a Digital Arts) Department celebrates the Class of 2021 through the Senior Artists of the Week series honoring Hackley’s graduating artists.

Seniors of the Week: 5/14/21

The Athletics department celebrates the Class of 2021 through a Seniors of the Week series honoring Hackley’s graduating athletes.

Hackley Students participate at Tri-County Science Fair

Hackley juniors Joey Nadol, Katerina Popova, Michael Potanin, Daniel Zhang presented their science research projects at this year’s Tri-County Science Fair.

Senior Artists of the Week: 5/7/21

The Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Computer Science (a.k.a Digital Arts) Departments celebrate the Class of 2021 through the Senior Artists of the Week series honoring Hackley’s graduating artists.

Seniors of the Week: 5/7/21

The Athletics department celebrates the Class of 2021 through a Seniors of the Week series honoring Hackley’s graduating athletes.

Hackley Wrestler earns All-American

Congratulations to Lara Schechter ’21 for becoming an All-American at the NHSCA Wrestling Championships!

Hackley’s Independent Research Program (virtually) visits Mirimus Labs

On April 21, 2021, Hackley’s Independent Research Program (IRP) had the exciting opportunity to meet with Mirimus Lab’s Founder/CEO Dr. Premsrirut.

Senior Artists of the Week: 4/30/21

The Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Computer Science (a.k.a Digital Arts) Departments celebrate the Class of 2021 through the Senior Artists of the Week series honoring Hackley’s graduating artists.

Seniors of the Week: 4/30/21

The Athletics department celebrates the Class of 2021 through a Seniors of the Week series honoring Hackley’s graduating athletes.

Launching the 2021-2022 Teaching Fellowship

It is with great excitement that Hackley announces two Teaching Fellows to begin July 1, 2021! This year’s Fellows—Erin Dockery and Abigail Offei-Addo—join us from New York University and Amherst College.

Hackley Hosts Third Model United Nations Conference

(By Daniel Cai ’22) -- On Saturday, April 10, 2021, Hackley hosted its third Model United Nations (HackMUN) conference. 50+ students from 8 schools participated in this student-run event.

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